Pope Francis often called Our Lady, the best example of a missionary; because she brought love into the world through the birth of Christ, and by following her virtues we are better able to bring God’s love to others too. Our Five Fact resource draws parallels with virtues familiar to pupils and helps them to discover how […]
Feast day, 1 October: Little Way Week is inspired by St Thérèse of Lisieux, patron of mission. Aged seven, Thérèse joined The Society of the Holy Childhood, known to us now as Mission Together. It was as a member of the Holy Childhood that Thérèse grew in faith and admiration for the work of the missionaries. […]
This Five Facts about resource has been created to help launch Mission Together – the Pope’s charity for mission – in school. This resource links with the CST principles: Solidarity, Option for the Poor and Vulnerable, and Human Dignity. For more understanding of mission, click here to view our Five Facts about Mission resource.
Mission is spoken of a great deal in Catholic circles, but it’s not always easy to define. The resource below aims to provide a clear explanation through the five simple facts. This resource sits well in Mission Month, more resources for which can be found here
Feast Day 4 October: Saint Francis is one of the world’s most popular saints, known for his love and care for creation, solidarity with the poor, and pursuit of peace. Our Five Fact Assembly references all these attributes and asks pupils to consider ways they can follow Francis’ example. For schools with a focus on […]
Feast day, 1 October: Little Way Week is inspired by St Thérèse of Lisieux, patron of mission. As a child St Thérèse dreamed of being a missionary. With age she understood that very few of us are called to make big and radical gestures, but that through small, loving actions we too can deliver God’s […]
In the Catholic Church, October has long been associated with mission. The month starts with the feast of St Thérèse of Lisieux and draws to a close with World Mission Sunday – a special day of prayer and global solidarity celebrated in all Catholic parishes around the world. Our resources below aim to support schools as […]
Feast day, 9 October: John Henry Newman was an English cardinal and theologian in the 19th century. He was renowned as a gentle, wise and courageous priest who showed great pastoral care for those living in poverty. This assembly focuses on Saint John Henry Newman, who fulfilled his mission to love God and serve others […]
In the Catholic Church, May and October are months traditionally dedicated to Our Lady and the Rosary. Mary, the mother of God, was a loving mother and a model for missionaries. The Rosary is a form of prayer that helps us to reflect on the life of Mary and Jesus. We’ve created a series of […]
